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Olive oil provides the body with great protection against
obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Many regard olive oil as a “superfood”. It
is also a staple of the Mediterranean diet which historically has led to increased
longevity and lower rates of cancer, hypertension relative to the rest of the
planet. Olive oil possesses these special effects, because of its balanced chemical
composition that is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty
acids, and vitamins. The makeup of the olive oil includes Vitamin K and E,
Omega-6, Omega-3, saturated fat, and monounsaturated fat. Oleic acid is found
in olive oil at a much higher rate than other vegetable fats. Oleic acid is a
monounsaturated omega-9 found in olive oil. The importance of oleic acid comes
into play when establishing whether or not an olive oil can be considered and extra virgin olive oil. The Fatty Acid
profile must be comprised of at least 55% oleic acid in order for the olive oil
to be considered as extra virgin olive oil.

Frequent consumption of extra virgin olive oil can lead to healthy
arteries and improved cholesterol. The oleic acid in extra virgin olive oil
helps to achieve that. Other extra virgin olive oil antioxidants such as vitamin
E also has a positive effect on the human body. One of the aspects of olive oil
that is different from other vegetable oils is the fact that other vegetable
oils are genetically modified and refined. Extra virgin olive oil is
unprocessed and contains no trans-fat. Olive oil is also full of aromas and
flavors that can have a bigger impact on the foods you prepare than vegetable
oils that are deodorized. If you’ve ever considered whether or not you should
use olive oil instead of vegetable oil consider how important the flavor is in
the dish you’re preparing.

The two parts the olive fruit is composed of are the pulp and the seeds. Accounting for 70% to 90% of the weight of the fruit is pulp. Seeds accounts for 10% to 30%. The main components of the pulp are: water, oil, sugar, crude protein, fiber, ash, pectin and bitter elements. Pulp also contains [...]

It’s no secret that olive oil is healthier than the average
cooking oil, but it’s health benefits in general are bountiful and beneficial.
If you haven’t incorporated olive oil, there are some great reasons you should
consider doing so. From cosmetic purposes, to weight loss, the majority of
olive oil’s health benefits are largely unknown.Olive Oil for
Skin Care:
Olive oil [...]

Olive Oil
Based SoupsOne dish that doesn’t come immediately to mind when
discussing olive oil is soup. Olive oil compliments many soups including
chowders, lentil soups, basil soups and bean soups. Adding a 2-3 second drip of
your favorite flavored olive oil can make it act as a broth. The olive oil will
also intensify the flavors of the soup. [...]